MA Psychology

About the Course
The MA in Psychology is a comprehensive postgraduate program spread across 4 semesters, totaling 88 credits, with 22 credits allocated per semester. The course is designed to provide a strong theoretical foundation along with practical exposure to various branches of psychology.
At the beginning of the second year, students are required to choose one of the following three specialisations based on their interests and career goals:
- Clinical Psychology – Focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health issues and psychological disorders.
- Industrial Psychology – Centers around understanding human behavior in workplace settings to improve productivity and employee well-being.
- Counselling Psychology – Emphasizes providing guidance and support to individuals facing emotional, social, or academic challenges.
This program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional practice, research, or further study in their chosen specialization.

Course Overview

University Affiliation
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)

Eligibility
BA in Psychology with Minimum 50% Marks for general / open category and 45% For reserved Category

Duration of Program
2 Years Full Time

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Specialization Offered
- Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management
- Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management
- Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management
Course Curriculum
Course Type | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Major Mandatory | PSY501MJ | Cognitive Processes | 4 |
Major Mandatory | PSY502MJ | Psychometrics | 4 |
Major Mandatory | PSY503MJ | Statistics for Psychology | 4 |
Research Method | PSY541RM | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
Major Mandatory | PSY504MJP | Psychology Practical: Tests | 2 |
Elective (Select any one) |
PSY510MJ | Psychology of Adjustment | 4 |
PSY511MJ | Psychology of Aging | 4 | |
PSY512MJ | Sports Psychology | 4 | |
Total | 22 credits |
Course Type | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Major Mandatory | PSY551MJ | Learning and Memory | 4 |
Major Mandatory | PSY552MJ | Biopsychology | 4 |
Major Mandatory | PSY553MJ | Personality | 4 |
OJT/FP | PSY591OJT / PSY592FP | On-the-job Training / Field Project | 4 |
Major Mandatory | PSY554MJP | Psychology Practical: Experiments | 2 |
Elective (Select any one) |
PSY560MJ | Media Psychology | 4 |
PSY561MJ | Educational Psychology | 4 | |
PSY562MJ | Criminal Psychology | 4 | |
Total | 22 credits |
Course Type | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Major Mandatory | PSY-601-MJ | Professionalism in Psychology | 4 |
Major Mandatory | PSY-604-MJ | Indian Psychology | 2 |
Group A – Clinical Psychology | PSY-602-MJ PSY-603-MJ |
Psychopathology-1 Psychodiagnostics |
4 4 |
Group B – Industrial Psychology | PSY-605-MJ PSY-606-MJ |
Personnel Psychology Organisational Behaviour |
4 4 |
Group C – Counselling Psychology | PSY-607-MJ PSY-608-MJ |
Counselling Processes Counselling Skills and Psychotherapies |
4 4 |
Major Elective | PSY-610-MJ PSY-611-MJ PSY-612-MJ |
Health Psychology Advanced Social Psychology Psychology of Gender |
4 |
Research Project | PSY-631-RP | Dissertation – Part 1: Research proposal + pilot study | 4 |
Total | 22 credits |
Course Type | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Major Mandatory Core | PSY-651-MJ | Community Psychology | 4 |
Group A – Major Mandatory Core | PSY-652-MJ PSY-653-MJ |
Psychopathology-2 Psychotherapies |
4 4 |
Group B – Major Mandatory Core | PSY-654-MJ PSY-655-MJ |
HRM OD |
4 4 |
Group C – Major Mandatory Core | PSY-656-MJ PSY-657-MJ |
Guidance and Career Counselling Areas of Counselling |
4 4 |
Major Elective | PSY-660-MJ PSY-661-MJ PSY-662-MJ |
Practicum – Clinical Practicum – Industrial Practicum – Counselling |
4 |
Field Project | PSY-681-FP | Dissertation: Part 2 – Final Thesis | 6 |
Total | 22 credits |

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Suryadatta College of Hospitality Management & Travel Tourism (SCHMTT) is a leading institute located in Pune, NAAC accredited ,ISO 9001: 2015 certified, approved by DE/DTE Maharashtra, India that offers various UGC APRROVED undergraduate, postgraduate , diploma and vocational courses in hospitality management and travel tourism.
Suryadatta College of Hospitality Management & Travel Tourism (SCHMTT) offers courses such as
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Studies (B.Sc HS)- SPPU
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Studies (B.Sc HS)- KKSU
- Master of Science in Hospitality Studies (M.Sc HS )- KKSU
- One year diploma in Hospitality Studies [DHS]- YCMOU
- Two year diploma in Hospitality Studies [DHS]-[YCMOU 11 TH AND 12 TH – HSVC-MCVC-[Maharashtra Vocational Board]
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Studies (B.Sc HS)- SPPU- 45 % For Open Category Marks AND For Backward Category -40 %
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Studies (B.Sc HS)- KKSU- 12 TH PASS
Master of Science in Hospitality Studies (M.Sc HS )- KKSU- 12 TH PASS
One year diploma in Hospitality Studies [DHS]- YCMOU-12 TH PASS
Two year diploma in Hospitality Studies [DHS]-[YCMOU-12 TH PASS 11 TH AND 12 TH – HSVC-MCVC-[Maharashtra Vocational Board]-10 TH PASS
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Yes, Suryadatta College of Hospitality Management & Travel Tourism (SCHMTT) provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostel fee is separate from the course fee and varies depending on the type of room chosen by the student.
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